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El Tambor

A courtyard right next to La Carlota, surrounded by little shops selling clothing, art, handicrafts, and all sorts of souvenirs.

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La Carlota
Cozy shop stuffed with art and high-quality handicrafts, including unique funky, decorative, and functional souvenirs.
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Regional Historical Archive
Archivo Histórico Regional
The house was built by the Portuguese in the 18th century and called "Casa de Palacios". The museum shows documents from the various epochs in Colonia's history.
Closed Sat Sun
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Plaza 25 de Mayo
Plaza Mayor
Everyone wandering around the barrio histórico will pass through the main square at some point. It is lined by several points of interest for travelers such as museums, places to eat, drink and sleep, and some small stands selling souvenirs. On the western edge there are old cannons laying on the ground and in the middle there is a palm functioning as an electrical pole and a lamp post complete with a fuse box and even electrical sockets! If you wonder about the noise from the palms, it's from small green parrots that have their nests there.
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Chopería Mastra
A chain also present in other cities in Uruguay, with brick walls and barrels surrounded by stools used as tables. Indoor and courtyard seating. A variety of beer as well as pizza and snacks.
Fri–Sun 12:00–17:00; 20:00–closing dailyU$160 for a pint